Police conduct and academy details spark reader concerns
The letter discusses police behavior including parking in handicapped stalls and speeding in school zones. It notes guidance for reporting violations by noting patrol car details, and reports on the Lawrence Police Department citizens academy with 30 selections and waitlisted applicants. It also covers a street pavement rut on North Michigan Street and a $656,000 road project slated for 1995 as part of the city capital improvements plan.
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Sound Off contact line for questions
Instructions to leave a question for Sound Off via the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000 category 7478. Call and listen for the prompt to record your query.
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Kansas CASA Week Honors Court Volunteers
Beginning Monday Kansas will honor volunteers who assist abused and neglected children in court. Governor Finney will sign a proclamation for April 11 15 as Kansas CASA Week. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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KU Nursing School Ranks Among Nation's Top Public Schools
The KU School of Nursing ranks among the top 25 public nursing schools in the nation per Change magazine. The March 1993 U.S. News and World Report basis notes KU tied for 39th overall among public and private schools in January February 1994, sharing the 39th slot with eight others.
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American Association For Higher Education
U.S. News and World Report
University of California-San Francisco
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University of Washington
KU School of Nursing
Kansas City
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Rainfall soars in first quarter across county towns
Observer reports that the southeast county saw two rainy days this month yielding more rain than the first three months of the year. Walter Schwarz, Worden observer, logged 1.00 in January, 0.57 in February, 1.03 in March, and 1.17 in early April amid strong winds drying the soil.
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Street remark prompts call for return to work
A street remark quoted as I would tell him to go back to Washington and go back to work reflects political tension. The comment underscores debates over national leadership and employment responsibilities amid ongoing partisan discourse.
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Lawrence Datebook highlights local events and sports
At 6 30 p m the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting at the Lied Center. Canceled events include a showmaking and ribbon working workshop at the Lawrence Indian Center. The MS Walk begins at Centennial Park to fundraise for the Easter Kansas MS chapter. NCAA men s tennis Kansas vs Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse and NCAA women s softball Kansas vs Oklahoma at Jayhawk Field. A two mile Ronald McDonald House Walk through campus is hosted by Alpha Delta Pi. A puppet theatre Shonanza at Murphy Hall and a noon elementary demonstration. A 2 p m powwow occurs at Coffin Complex Haskell Indian Nations University.
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Access poll on handgun laws prompts minority view
Voters weigh in on a state measure restricting minors from possessing handguns. The Access poll, not scientifically representative, invited public opinion via a phone system. Respondents were directed to dial specific categories to record a yes or no vote.
Multiple assaults and a turnpike crash surface in Lawrence police log
An 18 year old Lawrence man reported being robbed by three suspects in the 1800 block of New Hampshire at 10 15 a m. A separate incident left a 30 year old man with facial cuts after being attacked by teens near 900 block of town. A 22 year old KU student received threats from her ex boyfriend and relatives. The Douglas County Ambulance Service logged several medical emergencies and a two vehicle crash east of the East Lawrence interchange. District Court criminal charges were filed against Christopher J Stanwix, 25, on cocaine counts. Additional notes include marriage licenses, divorces, juvenile cases, and a correction about a Baker Wetlands boardwalk dedication set for April 17.
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